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Each represents a focal point within the
membership for special interest groups and attracts a vibrant,
active following.
SCHOOLS
In 1973, the first section was established
within the Association. Its main objective is to foster the
development of libraries and literature for children and young
people. Regular, well-attended meetings (often combined with a
workshop) are held thrice per year on all aspects of school
libraries at different locations throughout Jamaica.
This Section played a key role in the
establishment in 1971 of the International Association of School
Librarians, the idea for which was formulated at a World
Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession Conference
held in Jamaica. It has offered incentives for performance through
schemes such as the Innovative Award for Excellence for School
Library Programmes.
SPECIAL
LIBRARIES
This section was created in 1982 to promote continuing education
activities for the benefit of librarians and to provide a forum for
sharing problems and ideas in order to further the development of
special libraries. It caters to members who work in Special
Libraries or are interested in the development of such libraries and
from time to time, mounts special events and projects for the
benefit of the group.
RETIRED
MEMBERS
The
most recent of the Sections, this group was formally established on
November 24, 2001. The
Section is actively engaged in maintaining a mutually beneficial
relationship between retirees and the library and information
profession and in providing opportunities for the social interaction
of its members. Membership
is open to persons who are retired or within five years of
retirement.
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